Audi A3 e-tron Looks Like a Plug-in Hybrid Hit at $34K - The Cheat Sheet

Recently, we surveyed plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles available overseas that American consumers probably want but can’t have . It’s about time to cross the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron off the list. The wagon-esque variant of the brand’s most affordable vehicle will indeed arrive at U. S. dealerships in October and, priced at $37,900 before considerable incentives, has the makings of a bona fide hit for Audi at the low end of the automaker’s... Pure electric range is 30 miles on the European cycle but expected to get an EPA estimate between 20 and 25 miles before its release. In addition to the base Premium model ($37,900), Audi will offer the Premium Plus ($42,000) and Prestige ($46,800) models. Furthermore, this plug-in will qualify for $4,168 in U. S. federal tax credits, bringing the end-cost to $33,732. If you live in one of the states with additional plug-in hybrid incentives , the number keeps dropping, which means Audi is selling a... The only comparable vehicle in terms of cargo space and electric range is the Ford C-Max Energi, the plug-in that rates high in economy but low on style. Source: www.cheatsheet.com